70% of US companies considering reshoring
This trend seems to be inspired by the growing need to create flexible business practices amid supply chain issues.
Narcotics trafficking crackdown begins as shipping companies combine forces with customs agents
With 275 million people worldwide using drugs in the year 2021 and over 36 million people suffering from drug use disorders, the urgency to quell the surge in drugs traveling across borders has only grown.
Gas prices are the key player on the political playing field; so what’s the truth?
Gas prices keep rising, and the options aren’t great.
Contraceptive pills are being rationed at drugstores in light of Roe v Wade ruling reversal
Drugstores like Rite Aid and CVS are stockpiling contraceptive pills as demand rises overnight.
The United States-driven Build Back Better World initiative is competing directly with China’s Belt and Road program
President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better World initiative is gaining new traction at the G-7 after struggling to get off the ground last year.
If the Covid-19 pandemic taught us anything, it was leadership
Economic weather is changing daily, and it seems… for the worse.
In-cab technology to improve HOS tracking & dispatching
Tank trucks are being revolutionized by new in-cab technology meant for safety.
Chinese reveal largest shipping vessel on record
With measurements of 400 meters long by 61.5 meters wide and a draft of 17 meters, this ship is now the largest of its type across the globe.
U.S. East Coast pushing for waiver to obtain gasoline shipments
The commodities trading house Gunvor SA wants 13 million gallons of gasoline delivered to the U.S. East Coast, but they need to waive the Jones Act to do so.
Eco-friendly international shipping routes are being unveiled by melting ice in the Arctic
The Northern Sea Route, a high-traffic area in the Arctic utilized by many countries, has long been claimed to be controlled by Russia.
Supply chain history to be recorded on data-rich custom clothing labels
Avery Dennison, a labeling specialist, is developing data-driven custom labels for vintage clothing on the market.
Tariffs imposed on imports can have unpredictable results
But do tariffs do more harm than good? Experts are weighing in - it all depends on the situation.
Electric vehicle batteries’ raw materials are now double the 2019 price
Raw materials required to build electric vehicles have doubled in cost over the past few years.
Chassis rentals are taking 3x as long to return, causing dwell time
Truckers are taking 3 times as long to return chassis than they did before March 2020 - the backlog will require more chassis for use, otherwise the dwell time will continue to increase.
The EU is reviewing regulations to label lithium as “toxic”, jeopardizing clean energy goals
Another cog in the EV machine is screeching to a halt: the EU is considering labeling lithium as toxic.
West Coast port labor talks remain unresolved
Supply chain disruptions are nothing new as of late, but the looming deadline on port workers’ contracts and the lack of progress in union negotiations with West coast ports have industry experts biting their nails.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced motor carriers to embrace change
The trucking industry had a reputation for sticking around in the “dark ages” - until the pandemic forced them to step into the light.
Beer, siracha, and popcorn are the latest victims of supply chain shortages
Manufacturers are struggling to make enough glass bottles and aluminum cans, which affects the number of products that can be pushed to the store and later, the consumer.
Canada’s National Railway union workers are on strike
Canada’s National Railway Co. workers have had enough: it’s time to strike.
Agricultural exporters are frustrated with ocean carriers after successful lobbying
Ocean carriers received a verbal berating at June 15th’s Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AGTC) Annual Meeting.